With just a bit of careful planning, and some effort on your end, you can create a garden which is beautiful and useful at the same time. This article looks at a few solutions that will enable the whole family to enjoy a perfect outdoor living.
You should strive to create a garden that can be used by the whole family and be beautiful at the same time. You should be able to use it to relax after a long day, but it should also be practical and comfortable enough for the family to use as they need. Initially this might seem a problem; kids want to play, adults want to entertain and everyone wants to relax.
You should try to determine what purpose the garden will serve.
Do you want to entertain a lot; barbecues etc? Do you mostly need a garden for your children to play in? Is your goal to start a vegetable garden? Will there be a greenhouse? Are you planning on having garden furniture? Come up with your own list.
You should strive to create a garden that can be used by the whole family and be beautiful at the same time. You should be able to use it to relax after a long day, but it should also be practical and comfortable enough for the family to use as they need. Initially this might seem a problem; kids want to play, adults want to entertain and everyone wants to relax.
You should try to determine what purpose the garden will serve.
Do you want to entertain a lot; barbecues etc? Do you mostly need a garden for your children to play in? Is your goal to start a vegetable garden? Will there be a greenhouse? Are you planning on having garden furniture? Come up with your own list.
Now try to come up with a garden plan that would be perfect for the needs on your list.
Consider that you don't have to follow any rules at all. You have full control on the design. The biggest problems usually come when the needs the children have to play and the needs of the adults to relax come to clash on the same ground.
Hardy grasses and bushes are a must, especially if there is a chance they will be hit by a football.
If you have an issue with space, maybe you can think of expanding vertically. Climbers can easily be placed on a pergola. You can place sheets on the sides to protect the plants until they have established. You can eat and relax inside.
Take advantage of plants in containers. You can move them with little effort whenever you want to change things around a bit, or when a particular need arises.
Do not place your garden furniture or dining equipment near the area your children will be playing in, and take advantage of wind breaks as barriers. Weatherproof items and rust-free items should be on your list of purchases.
Also, you should place the barbecue in a safe area as well. Consider a mobile barbecue so you can adapt to any situation and weather conditions. And get a gas controlled one. No reason in spending hours trying to light a fire.
Consider games that both adults and children can enjoy. Croquet is ideal, although make sure the kids don't take chunks out of your lawn! Make sure you show them how to play correctly.
The best solutions are those that allow you the greatest flexibility. Try to establish the different activity elements of the garden so that in theory they can be moved around with the minimum of effort. You can come up with a garden that will be functional for all
Consider that you don't have to follow any rules at all. You have full control on the design. The biggest problems usually come when the needs the children have to play and the needs of the adults to relax come to clash on the same ground.
Hardy grasses and bushes are a must, especially if there is a chance they will be hit by a football.
If you have an issue with space, maybe you can think of expanding vertically. Climbers can easily be placed on a pergola. You can place sheets on the sides to protect the plants until they have established. You can eat and relax inside.
Take advantage of plants in containers. You can move them with little effort whenever you want to change things around a bit, or when a particular need arises.
Do not place your garden furniture or dining equipment near the area your children will be playing in, and take advantage of wind breaks as barriers. Weatherproof items and rust-free items should be on your list of purchases.
Also, you should place the barbecue in a safe area as well. Consider a mobile barbecue so you can adapt to any situation and weather conditions. And get a gas controlled one. No reason in spending hours trying to light a fire.
Consider games that both adults and children can enjoy. Croquet is ideal, although make sure the kids don't take chunks out of your lawn! Make sure you show them how to play correctly.
The best solutions are those that allow you the greatest flexibility. Try to establish the different activity elements of the garden so that in theory they can be moved around with the minimum of effort. You can come up with a garden that will be functional for all
Take advantage of plants in containers. You can move them with little effort whenever you want to change things around a bit, or when a particular need arises.
Do not place your garden furniture or dining equipment near the area your children will be playing in, and take advantage of wind breaks as barriers. Weatherproof items and rust-free items should be on your list of purchases.
Also, you should place the barbecue in a safe area as well. Consider a mobile barbecue so you can adapt to any situation and weather conditions. And get a gas controlled one. No reason in spending hours trying to light a fire.
Consider games that both adults and children can enjoy. Croquet is ideal, although make sure the kids don't take chunks out of your lawn! Make sure you show them how to play correctly.
The best solutions are those that allow you the greatest flexibility. Try to establish the different activity elements of the garden so that in theory they can be moved around with the minimum of effort. You can come up with a garden that will be functional for all members of the family, which will also give you the opportunity to entertain your guests. You will be able to rest, work and play, all in the same place and at the same time - can you even believe it?
Do not place your garden furniture or dining equipment near the area your children will be playing in, and take advantage of wind breaks as barriers. Weatherproof items and rust-free items should be on your list of purchases.
Also, you should place the barbecue in a safe area as well. Consider a mobile barbecue so you can adapt to any situation and weather conditions. And get a gas controlled one. No reason in spending hours trying to light a fire.
Consider games that both adults and children can enjoy. Croquet is ideal, although make sure the kids don't take chunks out of your lawn! Make sure you show them how to play correctly.
The best solutions are those that allow you the greatest flexibility. Try to establish the different activity elements of the garden so that in theory they can be moved around with the minimum of effort. You can come up with a garden that will be functional for all members of the family, which will also give you the opportunity to entertain your guests. You will be able to rest, work and play, all in the same place and at the same time - can you even believe it?